Job summary
The post holder should be a clinical expert in the field of sleep and ventilation and is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care. At this level the post holder is expected to work as a highly skilled senior sleep and ventilation physiologist with expert knowledge.
The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. The post holder will be guided by health, organisational or broad occupational policies, but in most situations the post holder will need to establish the way in which these should be interpreted and advise relevant stakeholders accordingly. He/she will be expected work at an advanced clinical level within their level of competence and to work flexibly as part of the team.
This is for a fixed term contract of one year to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
1.1Provide high quality care to all patients under the care of the sleep and Ventilation Service.
1.2Always maintain a professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.
1.3Lead and develop the sleep service at the community diagnostic centre (CDC) and train staff (band 7s and band 5s) in sleep diagnostic testing and scoring at Finchley Memorial Hospital and maintain the quality of sleep diagnostic testing at Royal Free London.
1.4 Provide a high standard of specialised advice/education on all levels to medical professionals, students, patients and company representatives. Have the ability to receive highly complex information where tact and persuasive skills are required
About us
Embarking on a professional journey with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust promises an enriching career experience.
As a pioneering institution at the forefront of healthcare excellence, we offer a dynamic environment characterised by innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to patient wellbeing.
You will become part of a team dedicated to pushing boundaries, embracing cutting-edge technology, and continuously enhancing the delivery of world-class healthcare services.
With a focus on professional development, work-life balance, and a culture of inclusivity, the trust provides a platform for you to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of healthcare.
The sleep & ventilation team at the Royal Free Hospital is an award winning service and is renowned for its innovation and research. The service reviews both CPAP and NIV patients. There is an exciting opportunity of a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma/equivalent qualification appropriate to profession (e.g. nurse, physiotherapist, respiratory physiologist)
- Appropriate registration with professional body (e.g. HCPC/RCN/RCCP)
- Evidence of portfolio of postgraduate continued development in specialist clinical area
- Post registration qualification relevant to speciality
Experience
Essential
- Substantial postgraduate specialist sleep & ventilation experience
- Awareness of guidelines and national standards in the management of patients with sleep disordered breathing
- Awareness of guidelines and national standards in the management of patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure .
- Demonstrate depth of knowledge in the field of sleep disordered breathing, domiciliary non -invasive ventilation and long term oxygen therapy
- Experience of working with a large clinical case -load
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentoring others
- Ability to make appropriate decisions regarding the treatment of patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Ability to make appropriate decisions regarding the treatment of patients with sleep -disordered breathing
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to manage highly complex patients
- To be able to independently set -up CPAP on individuals with sleep disordered breathing and NIV on patients with hypercapnice respiratory failure
- To be able to troubleshoot and provide patients with advice regarding their equipment (CPAP, NIV, oxygen)
- To work as an independent and autonomous practitioner in an outpatient setting
- Skills in critical analysis and the applications of research to practice
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Ability to problem -solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence (written and verbal) and listeneing skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of team
- A proactive approach to work
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are me
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma/equivalent qualification appropriate to profession (e.g. nurse, physiotherapist, respiratory physiologist)
- Appropriate registration with professional body (e.g. HCPC/RCN/RCCP)
- Evidence of portfolio of postgraduate continued development in specialist clinical area
- Post registration qualification relevant to speciality
Experience
Essential
- Substantial postgraduate specialist sleep & ventilation experience
- Awareness of guidelines and national standards in the management of patients with sleep disordered breathing
- Awareness of guidelines and national standards in the management of patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure .
- Demonstrate depth of knowledge in the field of sleep disordered breathing, domiciliary non -invasive ventilation and long term oxygen therapy
- Experience of working with a large clinical case -load
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentoring others
- Ability to make appropriate decisions regarding the treatment of patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Ability to make appropriate decisions regarding the treatment of patients with sleep -disordered breathing
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to manage highly complex patients
- To be able to independently set -up CPAP on individuals with sleep disordered breathing and NIV on patients with hypercapnice respiratory failure
- To be able to troubleshoot and provide patients with advice regarding their equipment (CPAP, NIV, oxygen)
- To work as an independent and autonomous practitioner in an outpatient setting
- Skills in critical analysis and the applications of research to practice
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Ability to problem -solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence (written and verbal) and listeneing skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of team
- A proactive approach to work
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are me
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
